"Oswin" means "gods friend." So... Oswin is/will be/will have been the Lonely God's friend. Niiiiice.

Thoughts on the upcoming companion's name:

The Doctor never saw her, only heard her. And Oswin has already shown a penchant for naming things (calling Rory "Nina" for example). Who wants to bet that she named herself "Oswin" and her actual given name ( Read more... )

Giving in to the meme....

Your job is now your Time Lord name

Sweet! I'm the Librarian.

The last digit of your phone number is your current regeneration
First!

The nearest clothing to your right is now the most notable item in your wardrobe
A black wrap. Great, I'm furthering the Librarian stereotype. At least it's a versatile piece of clothing.

The last ( Read more... )

I'm watching Luther on BBC America and loving it. Just finished the first season (or series, as it is likely called in Britain). Idris is great and Paul McGann is too. And I've decided that more than anything or anyone else, I want to see Paul McGann, as the 8th Doctor, show up in Doctor Who's 50th anniversary special. Would it be great to get even ( Read more... )

Really, REALLY enjoyed Let's Kill Hitler! Finally, some answers! Not answers to everything, but some pretty damn clear ones. And, naturally more questions. Which I will get into later, since most of America will be tuning in.... now.

After watching the new episode on a live stream (no BBC America, but I promise I will buy the DVDs when they come out ( Read more... )

I continue to be amazed at the quality of writing that I encounter on a daily basis. No, not in novels -- in fanfiction. Freely-shared, intricate, well-written and well-structured stories written by fans of Doctor Who.

I've read fanfic before, mostly Buffy and Angel. And I encountered a lot of good fanfic from those fandoms too. But there is ( Read more... )